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Peterview Weather in December

Peterview in December

The short of it: Peterview in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain and about 8 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -6° · rain 93 mm · daylight 8 h 14 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Peterview brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -6°, with about 93 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 14 min in mid-December, 49 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Peterview runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Botwood, 4 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Peterview, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 14 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BotwoodNewfoundland and Labrador4 km N1°-6°88 mm
Norris ArmNewfoundland and Labrador8 km ESE0°-7°105 mm
Bishop's FallsNewfoundland and Labrador15 km SW1°-6°97 mm
Point LeamingtonNewfoundland and Labrador24 km N1°-6°98 mm
LewisporteNewfoundland and Labrador25 km NE1°-7°102 mm
EmbreeNewfoundland and Labrador30 km NE1°-6°101 mm
Grand Falls-WindsorNewfoundland and Labrador31 km SW1°-6°97 mm
GlenwoodNewfoundland and Labrador37 km ESE1°-6°113 mm

The Almanac · Peterview Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Peterview by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°94 mm25 km/h8 h 38 min✦
February-2°-12°90 mm24 km/h10 h 4 min✦
March1°-9°84 mm23 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°68 mm21 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦
May12°2°86 mm19 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦
June18°7°96 mm17 km/h16 h 12 min✦✦✦
July23°11°96 mm16 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
August22°11°110 mm17 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
September18°8°121 mm19 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°3°110 mm21 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November6°-1°99 mm23 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December1°-6°93 mm24 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Peterview in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Peterview in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 93 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Peterview?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Peterview in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 12 min.

Does it snow in Peterview in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Peterview in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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